Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to uphold the rule of law.
He also assured of his commitment to due process particularly in chieftaincy affairs in the state.
The governor gave the assurance in a statement signed by his spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, while receiving the report of the Review Committee on Chieftaincy Affairs from the members of the committee headed by Bunmi Jenyo on Tuesday.
The Review Committee is among the panels that were set up by the governor immediately after his inauguration on November 27, 2022.
The Committee was also mandated to investigate the controversy in the chieftaincy affairs of Osun State with reference to all kingship appointments made after the July 16 gubernatorial election in the State.
While commending the Committee for delivering diligently on its mandate, the governor promised to study the report and implement the recommendations contained therein.
The governor assured, “The Committee’s report, when implemented, would contribute to the peaceful coexistence among the people of the State as regards traditional ruling affairs”.
“I will ensure total respect for the rule of law and due process will guide all actions being done under my government”.
While handing over the report, Jenyo assured that members of the committee discharged their duties with equity, fairness, and justice without compromising on its mandates.
According to him, “The committee came up with far reaching recommendations to assist the State government to make future decisions in the area of chieftaincy affairs of Osun State.”
